The score tables after two events may be viewed here. This version also corrects some mistakes in the earlier version. RouteGadget for the University of Cumbria event is available for both races, via the RouteGadget index. Photo above: runners queue for the reverse-order Final start at the University of Cumbria, Lancaster campus.

Tuesday, 22 May 2018

The glorious weather continues to make the organisers' job easier and the runners' pleasure greater! Despite not having the Planner in the country this evening's sprint event went very well and seemed to be enjoyed by all present. Results may be viewed here. Our photo shows overall winner and renowned sprint orienteer Charlotte Ward starting the Final.

Sunday, 20 May 2018

If you have not had enough orienteering after our summer sprint event at Uni of Cumbria on Tuesday evening, Warrior are putting on a summer evening event at short notice on Wednesday evening in aid of Macmillan cancer support. For details see this link.

Thursday, 10 May 2018

With just one event in the series so far, and your best three scores to count, there's plenty of time to make a bid for SROC Sprint Series fame! The next event is on 22nd May in the University of Cumbria campus in Lancaster. Each sprint event comprises two races, with something suitable for beginners and children as well as the more seasoned orienteer. League scores (pdf).

Tuesday, 8 May 2018

The earlier rain did little to dampen spirits at the first sprint race in the series. Runners had to cope with slippery conditions but were treated to an Iain Embrey speciality, a Micro-O, for the final. This was not as easy as it might at first seem! Results are here, series points will be published later.

Saturday, 28 April 2018

Sunday, 22 April 2018

The second event in the series will be held on Saturday 28th April in Astley Park, Chorley. Newcomers are encouraged to attend and will find plenty of help at hand if needed. More experienced orienteers will also be catered for with a "Technical" course. Details here.

Saturday, 7 April 2018

Although it was one of the wettest days I can remember, most people left with
smiling faces and very muddy shoes. Many thanks to Mark Edwards, Martyn and Sue
Roome, Sophie Roberts, Mark Sammon and Josie Greenhalgh for you invaluable
assistance. Tony Marlow. Results here.

Monday, 2 April 2018

Spring for SROC means the Spring Series, which starts on Saturday 7th April with the Worden Park event. This will be followed on 28th April with an event in Astley Park. Both events cater for beginners and experienced orienteers.

A contingent of SROC members made the annual pilgrimage to the JanKjellström Festival held this year on Cannock Chase. Links to results and photos can be found on the JK website, but we pick out some of the successes below:

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

Some preliminary details for the urban weekend which SROC is hosting in September are now available, either by clicking on the picture link on the left of the home page or by following this link. The weekend includes the North West Sprint Champs at Lancaster University on the Saturday, followed by an urban race in the City of Lancaster on the Sunday using a brand new map.

Sunday, 25 March 2018

The rescheduled Farleton Knott event went ahead today in lovely Spring sunshine; so different to the weather just a few weeks ago when it was snowed off. Results are available here, with additional analysis including RouteGadget, Winsplits Online and Splitsbrowser also available. A slight glitch affected about 20 runners, meaning they were not shown in the first version of the results as published. This has now been corrected everywhere. Another gremlin crept into the map during its geo-referencing which means that courses were actually longer than advertised. The correct lengths were White 1.5, Yellow 2.7, Orange 3.5, Light Green 4.0, Short Green 3.0, Green 4.4, Blue 6.7, Brown 8.8. These lengths are still comfortably within guidelines and some very fast times were recorded. We hope that no-one's enjoyment was affected.

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

Friday, 16 March 2018

We are fortunate in that the yearly JOK Chasing Sprint is in our region, at Delamere Forest on Saturday 24th March. You could use this as a warm up for our Farleton event the following day. Details here.

The closing date for entries to the British Relays is fast approaching. If you would like to run then please e-mail the club captain the Club Captain with your Name, Age group, BOF number and SI number. Entries to me by Tue 3rd April at the latest. Quentin

Thursday, 15 March 2018

The Prize Giving for the 2017-18 Street League series took place on a pleasant evening in Garstang, hopefully a good time was had by all. Apologies for control site 21, it was not part of an advert suggesting you went to Specsavers, but was rather optimistic on my part - hope it didn't spoil anyone's run. We have also reinstated the 2 times which produced anomalies because dibbers were not cleared and checked!
I am very grateful to Miriam for agreeing to do the prize giving and to Karen N for ensuring that we have already a complete set of events for the next series. Just the summer to get through before we start again.

Sunday, 11 March 2018

A sunny day for a change and a strong performance from the SROC team at Clowbridge means we are through as heat winners and will once again appear in the final in October. Full results are here. These were the counters, but we had many more good results.

Saturday, 10 March 2018

Thursday, 8 March 2018

The tenth and final 2017-2018 league event was enjoyed last night in Logridge. RouteGadget for the event is available here. Don't forget the mass start finale in Garstang next Wednesday, with prize giving afterwards. Details here.

Friday, 2 March 2018

Following a site inspection today (Friday 2nd Mar) by the organising team, the decision has been made to postpone the event. This decision has been made following an assessment of the safety of those travelling to the event, those competing and moreover those staging the event in what is an exposed location during a period of extreme weather. Further updates to follow.PLEASE DO NOT TRAVEL TO THIS EVENT.

Wednesday, 28 February 2018

The closing date for entries to the JK relays is fast approaching. If you would like to run and have not told the club captain already then please e-mail the Club Captain with your Name, Age group, BOF number and SI number. Entries to me by Sat 3rd March at the latest. Quentin

Sunday, 25 February 2018

A small SROC contingent journeyed South to the British Night Championships held on Saturday. David and Heather Roome won their respective classes (M35 & W35) to be declared 2018 champions. Quentin Harding was second in M55 while Helen Ockenden (now CUOC) was third in W21. Congratulations to them all! Full results are here.

The organising team for the Farleton event on 4th March have any eye on the long term weather forecast for the coming week. There is a possibility that the event may have to be postponed if conditions underfoot are considered unsafe due to snow or ice. We will post an update here on Friday evening.

Wednesday, 21 February 2018

Rowena's and Chris's Hest Bank event took place in dry and cool conditions before retreating in to the pub for some great grub. RouteGadget is ready for your routes, results will follow when available. Lost Property, an Inov8 black/grey sock size 40-43 was found in the car park after the event.

Wednesday, 14 February 2018

The first round heat takes place on Sunday 11th March at Clowbridge near Burnley, initial details can be found here. The club will subsidise all the SROC entries so that you will be entered for free. A copy of the Clowbridge map can be seen via Seloc's results and routegadget.
All club members are encouraged to take part but entries must be made through the club captain. If you have not told the club captain already and would like to run in the event then please e-mail the Club Captain with your Name, Age group, BOF number and SI number. Entries to me by Wed 21st Feb at the latest. Quentin

Preliminary details for the event on 4th March are now available here. Please note that entries numbers are limited, and entries will open on Fabian4 on 11th February. SROC members wishing to help should contact Mike Johnson.

Street leaguers were treated to another new map of a new area last night, with the weather playing ball to boot. RouteGadget has already had a few routes added, why not add yours too? Steve McLean provided an impressive live results service; official results will be available in the usual format shortly. Meanwhile here are the Darwen results which the web elves forgot to post a link to!

Saturday, 3 February 2018

The 2018 Club Handicap took place today on a brand new map of Leighton Hall estate; not used for orienteering for many years. As well as drawing the map Alex Finch also planned the courses and skilfully applied handicaps for all runners. The first SROC member to reach the finish was Chris Roberts. After the race all enjoyed the surroundings of Leighton Hall; particularly the roaring log fire. Food was consumed and club trophies awarded. Results are on line here.

Friday, 26 January 2018

SROC's street league now moves to another new area: Southport, on 7th February. This one might be a little bit flatter than Darwen! Further details have been posted here. Please note that Steve has asked that intending participants email him to give an idea of numbers and whether food will be ordered.

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Runners were treated to a brand new area and map for the event held last night, thanks to SELOC members. RouteGadget is now ready for your routes here. Did you go under the motorway first? Or stay South? Let's see what you did!

Sunday, 21 January 2018

Final details for this year's event have been published here. All club members are invited to attend - the handicapper has skilfully ensured that we all have an equal chance to win! (Allegedly). Should be an event to remember on a new map of an almost new area, last used many years ago.

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

Regular SROC street league competitors may not realize that our series has spawned imitators in other parts of the region. If you fancy a run around the streets on a different night of the week try one of the MDOC events, or why not look in on a DEE event? Meanwhile our next event is on Wednesday 24th in Darwen. Today is the deadline to pre-order food so if you haven't, check out the details.

Monday, 1 January 2018

The 17th New Year Cracker lived up to its name as a strong turn out of both experienced and novice orienteers faced the delightful challenges of Eaves Wood in light rain. Results may be viewed via this link. Well done to all who took part! Why not add your route to RouteGadget?